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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.70, 23,924.61 and 9,378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.70, 23,924.61 and 9,378.90 is: 12,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.70 : 23,924.61 = 9,378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.70/23,924.61 = 9,378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.70x = 23,924.61 × 9,378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.70x = 224,386,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,386,524.73/17,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.86

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